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EARLY REGISTRATION NEEDED
FOR GMSA'S DECEMBER 2020
IDPA MATCH

 
As most of you are aware, our IDPA match for December is scheduled the day after Christmas.  We know that a lot of you will be traveling to be with family and friends over the holidays and may be out of town so we're asking for a little input in order to help us make a match decision for the 12/26 match date. 

It takes a lot of work and pre-planning to set up a quality match and we need to know beforehand if there will be enough shooters attending the day after Christmas. 

PLEASE SEE SPECIAL REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND REGISTER EARLY IF YOU PLAN ON SHOOTING.

DECEMBER 2020 IDPA MATCH PRE-REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
  • PRE-REGISTRATION WILL STILL BE VIA PRACTISCORE
  • BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAYS, REGISTRATION WILL OPEN EARLY AND CLOSE EARLIER THAN NORMAL.
  • THIS EARLY REGISTRATION WINDOW IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO THE DECEMBER MATCH, FUTURE MATCHES WILL CONTINUE ON THE NORMAL TIMELINE. (12 DAYS PRIOR)
  • EARLY REGISTRATION IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO MAKE A DECISION ON MATCH CANCELLATION. 
  • PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!  IF WE DO NOT HAVE AT LEAST TWENTY (20) SHOOTERS REGISTERED ON PRACTISCORE BY FRIDAY, 12/20/2020, THE MATCH WILL BE CANCELED FOR LOW ATTENDANCE.
  • PRE-REGISTRATION OPENS ON MONDAY, 12/07/2020 AT 8AM.  PLEASE PRE-REGISTER IF YOU PLAN TO SHOOT WITH US ON THE 26TH.  .
  • PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY, 12/20/2020 AT 12AM. 
  • IF WE HAVE AT LEAST 20 SHOOTERS, WE WILL HOLD THE MATCH
  • LESS THAN 20, WE WILL CANCEL THE MATCH.
 

PLEASE SEE COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTACNING GUIDELINES BELOW THE MATCH DETAILS.

We ask that you please take the time to read the entire list - it contains important information and will keep you off of the SIDKiT list.

"Shazaam, I Didn't Know That"

**PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE FOR YOUR SHOOT FEES**


 


GMSA's IDPA matches are OPEN to the PUBLIC


 

MATCH TIME SCHEDULE
Pre-Registration REQUIRED
 

  • Weather Forecast click for weekend forecast
  • Concealment will be required.
  • Registration Pre-Registration is required, 30 shooter limit.  Registration OPENS Monday 12/07/2020 at 8AM via Practiscore

  • On the morning of the match, THE CLUBHOUSE WILL BE LOCKED.  DO NOT REPORT TO THE CLUBHOUSE. 
    SHOOTERS SHOULD PARK AND REPORT DIRECTLY TO THEIR PRE-ASSIGNED SQUAD NUMBER / BAY NUMBER (see below). Squad 1 - Report to Bay 1
    Squad 2 - Report to Bay 3
    Squad 3 - Report to Bay 5

    NOTE: In each squad, there must be at least two people able, willing and qualified to serve as SO and scorekeeper.

  • 9:00 AM - Safety meeting & SO walk through - All shooters need to be on their assigned bay before 9AM.  The match will begin immediately after SO walk through - 9:15AM.
  • Round Count: ~100 rds this is a typical round count if you shoot all stages clean - individual mileage may vary so please bring extra rounds. 

  • Match Fee: $15 for most
      GMSA Members, $10

    PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE

    (show gate key or ID card for proof of membership)
      Safety Officer's $5

    PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE

      Set up crew: FREE - Setup will be Friday evening.  GMSA Members may either shoot the match or free, or book actual tomespent towards the GMSA range work requirement - but NOT both...

    Junior shooters (16 & younger): FREE
  • We will shoot 6 stages in 4 pistol bays 


PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE!  Match fees will be collected by each squad's Safety Officer.  The Safety Officer IS NOT responsible for making change.  Seriously, please bring exact change for your shoot fee(s).  If you show up with a $100 bill, please be prepared to either donate $85-$90 to the club, or not shoot because you did not have exact change.  NO EXCUSES, NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE!


SAFETY OFFICERS - NO SPECIAL MONEY HANDLING PROCEDURES ARE NECESSARY...PLEASE JUST USE REASONABLE JUDGEMENT AND SIMPLY HAND MATCH FEE MONIES TO A GMSA OFFICER AS IT IS CONVENIENT AND SAFE.  IE: AS YOU'RE  PASSINE EACH OTHER UP/DOWN THE ROAD.

Whether you help set up, act as a SO, keep score or help tear down the stages, ALL volunteers are sincerely appreciated! We love ya! and we need ya!



MANDATORY COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES

Effective immediately and until further notice, the following guidelines apply to all - open to the public matches held at GMSA.
 

  1. First and foremost, any potential match participant that has tested positive for COVID-19, been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or are sick for other reasons, have a fever in the last 72 hours, or have compromised immune systems, SHOULD NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY GMSA MATCHES.  We respectfully ask that these shooters STAY HOME,
  2. For the entire day of the match, the main clubhouse will remain locked and should not be used for match registration.  Restrooms at the 50-yard range should be utilized for match participants.
  3. All matches are CAPPED TO A MAXIMUM OF 30 SHOOTERS including Match Directors and Safety Officers.
  4. Shooting squads are CAPPED TO A MAXIMUM OF 10 SHOOTERS including the Safety Officer (SO).
  5. In order to help us maintain maximum shooter capacity, all matches will require pre-registration and pre-squadding before the day of the match.
  6. Pre-registration for matches will be made at the discretion of the Match Director.  Most MD’s have opted to pre-register through PractiScore.  All pre-registrations are open on a first come-first serve basis.  When registering via PractiScore, the shooters must select an available squad.  Match fees WILL NOT be collected through PractiScore or any online means.  The Safety Officer for each squad will collect shoot fees.  PLEASE BRING EXACT FUNDS!
  7. Mass congregating before the match will not be allowed.
  8. All shooters for IDPA matches should report to their appropriate shooting bay.  Squad 1 (10 people max) – reports to Bay 1,    Squad 2 (10 people max) – reports to bay 3,   Squad 3 (10 people max) – reports to bay 5.  There will only be three squads of 10 shooters INCLUDING the Safety Officer.
  9. On Match day, the SO for each squad should have at least 10 score sheets ready at each bay.  All shooters should mark fees paid (or free shooter) on their score sheet. The SO for each squad will collect shoot fees and turn them into a club officer.
  10. PPE GEAR WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY THE CLUB.  All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be brought to the match by THE SHOOTER.  By definition, PPE gear includes but is not limited to: Gloves, Hand Sanitizer, Disinfecting Wipes, Face Masks, Safety Glasses, Ear Protection,.Sunscreen, Hats, etc.
  11. DURING MATCHES, The following social distancing rules will be strictly enforced.
    • NO CONGREGATING IN GROUPS LARGER THAN 10
    • NO HANDSHAKING, HUGGING OR KISSING
    • FACE MASKS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED BUT CAN BE WORN SO LONG AS IT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE SHOOTER’S ABILITY TO PRACTICE SAFE GUN HANDLING.
    • GLOVES WILL NOT BE REQUIRED BUT CAN BE WORN SO LONG AS IT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE SHOOTER’S ABILITY TO PRACTICE SAFE GUN HANDLING.

Please visit the GMSA calendar to view upcoming events.

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